Young Men Enter Automobiles and Gas Engine Trades
Cedar Falls reports a surge of registrants naming automobile and gas engine trades as top career choices amid war mobilization. T. B. Carpenter, chairman of the county board, also serves as an informal employment agent, matching men with farm work and noting farmers’ needs. Professors Knoepfler, McKitrick, and Meyerhalz depart for Chicago to represent the State Teachers College at the national security league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Palls
T. HK. Carpenter
T. B. Carpenter
Teachers’ College
J. B. Knoepfler
Reuben McKitrick
C. H. Meyerhalz
State Teachers’ College
Chicago
National Security League
Factory Employes Organize to Stop Propaganda
Representatives of Waterloo industries form the employes cooperative committee on national defense to monitor suspected German sympathizers and suppress pro German propaganda. Five factories attended the initial meeting at the railway Y M C A I C shops with more to join. officials urged intolerance of disloyal writings and strict action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Industries
I. C
Tinois Central
Iowa, Dairy, Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Waterloo Gnas Engine Works
Ww. R. Law
J. £. Dempster
United States Commission
W. W. Woolley
Washington Natal Day Celebrations in Public Schools
Washington birthday observances ran through all grades with patriotic music readings flag salutes and life of Washington excerpts. Rev C R Bair addressed high schoolers at the Lafayette site and community events followed with songs slides and a talk by Supt C W Kline. A large program was planned for the high school auditorium with readings recitations and music commemorating Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. R. Bair
Lafayette
Washington School
Supt. C. W. Kline
West Schools
West
Robert Anderson G
Wives Seek Legal Separation Suits In District Court
Two suits filed for separation and divorce in district court yesterday. Maud Sweeney sues Arthur C. Sweeney for cruelty and seeks custody of two minors and 30 months alimony. Mary L. Baum seeks divorce from Claude A. Baum with $200 expenses and $5,000 permanent alimony. J O Fletcher sues Tri-Cities Investment for specific performance and contract reform. Cedar Falls Independent School District sues Des Moines Bridge and Iron and others over a contract letting to erect a smoke stack and modify the high school boiler house. Claims total $9,332.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Sweeney
Arthur C. Sweeney
Hampton
Mary L. Baum
Claude A. Baum
Waterloo
J. O. Fletcher
Tri-Cities Investment Company
Independent School District
Cedar Falls
Des Moines, Bridge & Iron Company
G. L. Smith
Four Dollars Filed Against the District
A report notes that $4 have been filed against the district, with details limited to this financial claim and no additional context provided.
St Patrick's Day Observed by Forester Court
Forester court of Sacred Heart will stage Qui Laddie on March 14 and 15 for St Patrick's Day observance. Rehearsals run two weeks with new scenery and a cast led by T F Larkin, Lawrence Dunwald, Cecil Gorman, John Fitzgerald, Helen McSweeney, Margaret Maddigan, Della Tritz, Edna Fitzgerald. The play depicts an Irish American family’s life with humor and struggle. FOOTBALL STARS JOIN NAVY. Paul Simpson and Roy McComb have joined the Navy and depart March 7 for Des Moines to take final examinations. Both expect service soon.
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Forester Court of Sacred Heart
Sacred Tieart Hall
America
Forestera
Laddie
Father O'Neill
T. F. Larkin
Bob
the Sherif
Lawrante Dunwald
Luaddie
Cecil Gorman
Grizzly Adams
John Witsgerald
May
Helen McSweeney
Josn
NAVY
Paul Simpson
Waterloo
Roy McComb
East High
Des Moines
What Is Beauty Its the Complexion Stuart's Wafers Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples liver spots and eczema promising a flawless skin after a few days. It offers a free trial package by sending a coupon and notes a 50 cent price per box at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Coucpon Fla
Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall
Mick
Name Street
Chas E Russell to Speak in Waterloo Event
Charles Edward Russell renowned author and public speaker, tied to the Russia commission, will lecture in Waterloo on February 28 under the Waterloo Commercial club. The event is funded by the government with no collection. hall details and logistics are arranged by local defense council staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Russell
Russia Commission
Apateriog
Fed
Council of Defense
WF. Parrott
State Défense Council
Russell
Central West
Waterloo
Parrott
County Council For Defense
Des Moines
Charles van Vleck
The
Commission
Russia
Ellen Root
Every Meal a Poisonous Injection
A health ad warns that meals worsen kidney and bladder troubles by delivering uric acid to the body. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules sold by druggists, claiming relief and a guarantee or refund, urging immediate action to avoid fatal health consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Miraculous Escape After Mayr Remedy Advertisement
Waterloo man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with avoiding surgery. He says after starting the preparation his health returned, claiming the catarrhal mucus was cleared and inflammation eased. The ad promises relief from stomach and intestinal ailments with one dose refundable if unsatisfied. Wangler Bros., Sievers' Drug Co., and Hansen and Jansen distribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Wangler Bros. Sievers' Drug Co
Hansen and Jiansen
Iron content tonic Promises health with Peptiron
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a tonic that combines iron with blood and stomach strengthening ingredients. It claims to treat anemia languor nervousness and fatigue from overwork or stress, promising restored strength for daily tasks in chocolate coated pill form.
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Advertisement suggests using pure cocoanut oil as a cheap, greaseless shampoo alternative. It claims standard soaps damage the scalp and hair, while rubbing water-moistened cocoanut oil creates rich lather that cleanses dust dandruff and oil. One to two teaspoons moisten hair for a full lather. oil is widely available at drug stores and lasts months.
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Forester Court
Chas. E. Russell
Loo
Pati
Nature
Bradfield Water Co
Lamar
Atlanta
East Side
Lafayette ST
Tromanthauser
Humphrey
Citizens Gas& Electric Co
Guy Hickman
Childress Wororrew
Red Leiter
George Walsh
Jack Spurlock
Prodigal
Keystone
Dr. C. A. Waterbury
Victor Records
Stroebels
Columbia
Cal J. Miller
Charles Ray
Benjamin Chapin
Lincoln
Waterloonger
Cluntes Diiengham
Irving Berlin
Crystal
Vivian Martin
V A
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Libby
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